Döner Haus Accelerates Northeast Expansion with New Openings and Franchises

February 06, 2026 // Franchising.com // New York, NY – Döner Haus, the fast-growing chain known for authentic German-style Döner Kebabs, continues its rapid expansion in 2026 with the opening of its fifth location in New York City and a new franchise agreement for multiple outlets in New Jersey. Having opened its first New York City location in 2023 and expanded to five NYC stores in just over two years, Döner Haus has now secured commitments for 40 additional franchise locations across California, Florida, New Jersey, Long Island, and Westchester County, NY. Currently, four new locations—in Los Angeles, CA, West Palm Beach, FL, Syosset, NY, and Hicksville, NY—are already under construction and scheduled to open this year.​

The New Jersey franchise covers three key markets in the state: Jersey City, New Brunswick and Princeton with options for additional locations. “New Jersey is a very diverse state with a dynamic, rapidly growing culinary scene,” says Döner Haus Founder and CEO Nikolaus von Solodkoff. “We’re excited to bring our authentic German-style Döner Kebabs to a brand new market.”

Döner Kebabs are a staple of European street food, representing an $8 billion industry in Germany alone, but remain an untapped segment in the U.S. Frustrated by the lack of authentic döner kebabs here, German-born von Solodkoff launched Döner Haus to do one thing exceptionally well: serve traditional German-style Döner Kebabs using 100% organic, filler-free zabiha halal beef or chicken cooked on a vertical rotisserie. The signature product is offered with fresh lettuce, tomato, onions, red cabbage, and creamy garlic sauce, served in toasted Turkish pide bread, a wrap, or a box with salad, fries or rice.​

After its inaugural East Village location (opened in 2023) generated over $1.9 million in its first year, Döner Haus quickly expanded with locations in Astoria in 2024, its first franchise in Bayside, Queens (June 2025), a corporate opening in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen (September 2025), and the brand new franchise in Sunnyside, Queens opened February 5th. With its flexible, compact stores focused on takeout and delivery, Döner Haus has accelerated franchise growth in prime urban markets and is leading the charge to popularize Europe’s favorite street food in America.​

“Our nationwide growth is driven by U.S. sourcing and a centralized distribution network that guarantees consistent quality across all locations,” says Franchise Director Eddie Fahmy. Döner Haus’s proprietary technology simplifies everything from ordering to inventory management, while a streamlined business model, affordable royalty and marketing fees, and a focus on high-traffic, compact sites make franchising with Döner Haus highly attractive. The Texas distribution center, along with high-quality U.S.-sourced ingredients and a supply chain resilient to tariff increases, ensures efficiency and reliability as the brand scales up.​

With 2026 shaping up to be the company’s biggest year yet, Döner Haus is strategically positioned to become a major force in America’s fast-casual dining scene.​ For more information on franchising, visit www.doner.haus/franchising.

About Döner Haus

Launched in 2023, the fast-growing Döner Haus serves high-quality Döner Kebabs made with 100% filler-free, organic, halal meat at affordable prices. A street food favorite across Europe and $8 billion market in Germany alone, Döner Kebabs remained largely untapped in the U.S. until Döner Haus opened its first location in New York City. With 5 locations already operating and more than 35 additional franchise units on the way in California, New York, New Jersey and Florida, the company is set for rapid nationwide expansion in 2026 and beyond.

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